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Yaka, 1900-1932

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Yaka

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Yaka, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, pigment, Overall: 16.1 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm. (6 5/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Robert Elkin, Mitchellville, Maryland
Object Number 2002.727
Arched coiffure extending backwards; thin arms carved close to the body, meeting at the chest; ambiguous indication of genitals; knees bent; one small hole on proper left side of neck and one small hole at proper right shoulder; white pigment on forehead and ochre pigment on abdomen.

Culture

Yaka

2000–2000

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